You can vote early and return your mail-in ballot this weekend at the North Park Ice Rink and several other sites throughout the county. Tuesday is the last day to request a mail ballot or vote “over the counter” at an Allegheny County Elections site.  Click here to find the full list of dates/times and locations.

During our last voting session days of this term, the House passed my resolution, H.R. 648, to recognize January 2027 as National Blood Donor Month in Pennsylvania. It takes just 10 minutes to donate blood, but these 10 minutes can save a life. You can learn how to become a blood donor here.

I am proud to share that our community has received over $300,000 in grant funding for new projects.

Through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, the North Hills Community Outreach and Holy Family Institute will receive funding to address housing costs and education access.

Ben Avon Heights will also receive $203,200 for the development of the Ben Avon Heights Park.

I will continue to advocate for state funding for important projects like these in our community.

This week, I joined my colleagues from the Allegheny County Delegation in recognizing Rep. Anita Kulik, who is retiring at the end of this term. I consider myself lucky to have served with Rep. Kulik, who has been a role model for me and the other members of our delegation who were elected during her time in office.

Best wishes on your retirement, and thank you for your service to our community, region, and Commonwealth!

I joined the Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association PSHA to urge the State Senate to pass H.B. 80, my bipartisan bill to authorize Pennsylvania to enter the Audiology-Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact. Passed unanimously by the State House, this bill would bring more of these vital health professionals into our state.

It was a pleasure to meet community health workers from our region in the State Capitol this week. As an ER Doc, I know how important community health workers are for the health and well-being of so many across Pennsylvania. I will continue to advocate for legislation to support our community health workers and their efforts to help those in need.

It was great to take part in the ribbon cutting for Riverstone Books’ new location in McCandless. This independent bookstore has been a pillar of our local business community and is much beloved by our residents. I wish them well on their new location, and thank them for the kind invitation.

Veena and I enjoyed attending the 22nd Annual Friendship Dinner hosted by the Turkish Cultural Center at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Thank you for the kind invitation and the many contributions of the vibrant Turkish-American community to our region.

I got a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work being done by Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, which organizes a free dental and hearing services clinic each year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, treating thousands of patients.

Many thanks to the healthcare providers, volunteers, and sponsors, who donated their services and funds to make this important event possible.

The Avonworth Girls Soccer team won the 2A Section 3 Championship, with six team members being named All Section.

Twelve North Allegheny students have been accepted into the 2026 PMEA District 1 Honors Band, to be held on November 22 at North Hills High School, and 16 were selected to perform at the PMEA District 1 West Band based on their audition results at PMEA Honors Band. You can find the full list of students here.

Congratulations on these outstanding accomplishments!

This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications. The Ohio Township Police Department will be offering a drop-off location at the Sam’s Club located at 289 Mt Nebo Pointe Dr. This site will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM.

The Boroughs of Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, and Ben Avon Heights are working together on “Together We Rise”, an update to their Comprehensive Plan. This plan helps residents, businesses, local leaders, and community organizations work together to create a shared vision for how our community will grow, preserve, protect, and serve our combined communities over the next 10 years and beyond.

You can learn more about this plan here, and take the survey here.

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is bringing high school students a two-day Virtual Health Career Exploration event that opens the door to some of the most in-demand and impactful careers in healthcare, including nursing, EMTs, medical assistants, and more.

The event will take place at 9 AM on November 12 and November 19. You can learn more and sign up your student or class here.

Allegheny County students have a chance to design the county’s next “I Voted” sticker.

The Allegheny County Elections Division is accepting submissions for its second annual “I Voted” sticker contest. The winning design will be featured on stickers available to voters during the 2027 primary and general elections.

The contest is open to Allegheny County students in grades 9–12. Designs must:

• Include the phrase “I Voted”
• Fit a 2-inch circular design
• Be nonpartisan
• Avoid copyrighted images and trademarks
• Include parent or guardian consent for students under 18

Entries must be submitted electronically by December 31. The top 10 designs will be selected for public voting in January.

Students interested in participating can find the full contest rules and submission information here.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Innovations Challenge invites grades 9-12 learners to show their creativity and problem-solving skills to create solutions that improve safety in work zones – protecting workers and drivers.

Finalists will present their ideas to PennDOT leaders, with a cash prize awarded to the statewide winner.

All submissions are due by January 29. You can learn more about the competition here.

Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!

You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.

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